Constellation Energy Partners Borrowing Base Set at $85 Million

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Constellation Energy Partners LLC (NYSE MKT: CEP) today reported that its lenders have completed a semi-annual review of the company’s borrowing base pursuant to the terms of its reserve-based credit facility. Based on this review, the borrowing base has been set by the lenders at $85 million.

Borrowings outstanding under the company’s reserve-based credit facility currently total $84.0 million, leaving the company with $1.0 million in borrowing capacity. The company maintained $1.8 million in cash and equivalents as of Dec. 28, 2012.

Additional details concerning the company’s reserve-based credit facility can be found in the company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and on the company’s Web site (http://www.constellationenergypartners.com).

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Constellation Energy Partners LLC is a limited liability company focused on the acquisition, development and production of oil and natural gas properties, as well as related midstream assets.

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